Did you know that there is a potentially fatal side effect of hypothyroidism? Myxoedema coma (or myxoedema crisis as it is sometimes known) is a loss of brain function as a result of longstanding, severely low level of thyroid hormone,…
Did you know that there is a potentially fatal side effect of hypothyroidism? Myxoedema coma (or myxoedema crisis as it is sometimes known) is a loss of brain function as a result of longstanding, severely low level of thyroid hormone,…
Originally published on 1st December 2020 Last updated on 24th November 2024 Christmas is supposed to be fun for all, but for many with physical health conditions (and often mental health conditions too) it can feel extra stressful and difficult.…
Originally published on 10th December 2019 Last updated on 24th November 2024 Many of us with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s adapt to a gluten-free diet to help us manage symptoms and lower thyroid antibodies. However, it can be stressful and daunting…
Read the last blog in this series. Wow. My last personal health update blog was posted in February 2023, thats over 18 months ago! As I write this in the autumn of 2024, a lot has changed but mostly for…
Originally published on 10th October 2018 Last updated on 10th October 2024 TW: Mental Health, Depression, Suicidal Feelings The 10th October is World Mental Health Day, a great day to show your support towards better mental health knowledge and awareness,…
Originally published on 3rd October 2018 Last updated on 1st October 2024 TW: Pregnancy loss, miscarriage October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Where does this tie in with thyroid disease? Well, just having a thyroid condition puts you…
Adrenal Transformation Protocol is Dr Izabella Wentz, The Thyroid Pharmacist’s, fourth book. Whereas all her other books thus far have been specifically about thyroid issues, namely Hashimoto’s, her latest book is solely about the adrenal glands. How is this relevant…
Originally published on 10th September 2018 Last updated on 10th September 2024 TW: Mental Health, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts When I was in the first few months of my hypothyroidism diagnosis, I was suicidal. My quality of life was so poor…
Originally published on 1st September 2016 Last updated on 4th September 2024 Every year, September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month! This annual event was created to spread awareness of the symptoms and effects of thyroid cancer and the importance of…
Originally published on 20th September 2018 Last updated on 9th August 2024 Vaccinations are always a controversial topic and among thyroid patients, the flu vaccine especially. So, should we thyroid patients be getting the flu vaccine?